by Andrew Cassin | Oct 14, 2014 | Blog
An oft-cited theme amongst predatory property investors is the 3 Sacred Ds of Real Estate, which relates to three life events creating a “highly motivated vendor” scenario, being Death, Divorce and Debt. Deceased Estates are prime targets of well-funded...
by Andrew Cassin | Apr 28, 2014 | Blog
Looking through a shirt shops’ clearance bin recently, it struck me that what I held in my hands was a well-crafted, beautifully-designed, stylish item made from the finest materials. Yet its price had been slashed to almost one-third of its original RRP. This...
by Andrew Cassin | Oct 28, 2012 | Blog
Business acquisitions can be complex at the best of times, so it is always useful to be able to distil key principles into simple, memorable sound bites. Whilst I can lay claim to some pearls of wisdom, most I pick up during my day-to-day interactions with M&A...
by Andrew Cassin | Aug 12, 2012 | Blog
Most owners of Australian businesses should be aware of the introduction of a significant piece of legislation earlier this year: the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth), now more commonly referred to as PPS. For those not in the know, and even those that are...
by Andrew Cassin | Sep 11, 2011 | Blog
This may seem like an abstract question at first, however it is abundantly evident that the exit options available to a business differ significantly from those of a practice. This is a particularly vital distinction in the business & professional services...
